Even the safest vehicles aren’t immune to human error. This was painfully evident when a brand-new Skoda Kodiaq, only days after the deliveries of the compact SUV began on January 27, collided with a truck. The incident serves as a sobering reminder of the critical importance of responsible driving, no matter how advanced a vehicle’s safety features may be.
Skoda Kylaq takes its first hit
A video shared by Safercars India on Instagram reveals that the Skoda Kylaq made a misjudgment while exiting a petrol station, leading to a collision with a truck. According to the images and comments, it appears the SUV merged into traffic without giving the truck driver enough time to react. With limited reaction time, the truck struck the Kylaq from the side, damaging the lower plastic cladding and the right side below the B-pillar. While the accident wasn’t severe, it serves as a crucial reminder to always be mindful of oncoming traffic — because there may not be a second chance.
Why is Skoda Kylaq the safest SUV in the segment?
The Skoda Kylaq has raised the bar for safety in the Indian compact SUV market. It has achieved a full 5-star safety rating in the Bharat NCAP crash tests, scoring an impressive 30.88 out of 32.00 for adult occupant protection and 45.00 out of 49.00 for child occupant protection. While the Tata Nexon and Mahindra XUV300 have previously achieved 5-star ratings, the Kylaq’s exceptional scores underscore its commitment to passenger safety and make it the current benchmark for safety in this segment.
